Turkey vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Turkey and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
turkey
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in turkey and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 169% more calories than turkey - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, turkey is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Turkey has a macronutrient ratio of 63:0:37 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Turkey | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 63% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 37% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has a little more protein (9%) than dijon mustard by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and turkey contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than turkey - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than turkey - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B12. Both turkey and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Turkey | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.281 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 9.573 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.948 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than turkey - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 745% more iron than turkey - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 209% more potassium than turkey - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than turkey per 100 grams.
| Turkey | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.129 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than turkey per 100 grams.
| Turkey | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.873 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 1.887 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 170% more calories than turkey - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is dijon mustard or turkey better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has a little more protein ( 10%) than dijon mustard by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than turkey - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than turkey - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 210% more potassium than turkey - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.